Deputy Chief of Operations

Qualifications
You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements for the advertised position
You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement
For the ECQs and PTQs, you are required to submit a narrative response addressing your specific knowledge, skills, and abilities that demonstrate your possession of the qualifications
For more information about the Executive Core Qualifications, please visit this site: https://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2010.pdf Applicants must clearly show possession and demonstrated leadership experience, normally obtained over several years by serving in positions at the GS-15 level or equivalent for each ECQ and PTQ
Applicants currently serving in a Senior-Rated (SR) appointment (other than a temporary promotion), career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and have been certified by the Office of Personnel Management do not need to address the ECQs, but must address each PTQ
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): ECQ 1 – Leading Change: The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals
Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment
ECQ 2 – Leading People: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission and goals
ECQ 3 – Results Driven: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations
Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems and calculating risks
ECQ 4 – Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial and information resources strategically
ECQ 5 – Building Coalitions: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments or international organizations to achieve common goals
Professional Technical Qualification (PTQ): PTQ1: Demonstrated knowledge and experience managing a large and complex portfolio of federal facilities, including enterprise-wide facilities management, budgeting, planning, operations and maintenance, and oversight of renovation projects within historic structures that must remain operational while construction takes place
PTQ2: Demonstrated executive level experience maintaining communication and building cooperative working relationships with a range of diverse stakeholders, including other senior leaders within the organization, customers the organization serves, and may have included congressional oversight or comparable bodies
Responsibilities
The Deputy Chief of Operations will serve as principal advisor to the Chief of Operations in all policy, technical and operational matters related to facilities management, design, construction, risk management, physical security, emergency management and critical infrastructure protection programs
Review the ECQ competencies guidance and sample resumes in OPM’s Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualification
Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts
Job description
Duties

Summary

We are passionate about our commitment to excellence in public service. Our mission is to serve, preserve and inspire memorable experiences to our clients and visitors to the Capitol complex. The Deputy Chief of Operations will serve as principal advisor to the Chief of Operations in all policy, technical and operational matters related to facilities management, design, construction, risk management, physical security, emergency management and critical infrastructure protection programs.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. For the ECQs and PTQs, you are required to submit a narrative response addressing your specific knowledge, skills, and abilities that demonstrate your possession of the qualifications. For more information about the Executive Core Qualifications, please visit this site: https://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2010.pdf Applicants must clearly show possession and demonstrated leadership experience, normally obtained over several years by serving in positions at the GS-15 level or equivalent for each ECQ and PTQ. Failure to address and meet any of the ECQs and PTQs via the vacancy questionnaire, will eliminate you from further consideration. Review the ECQ competencies guidance and sample resumes in OPM’s Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualification. Applicants currently serving in a Senior-Rated (SR) appointment (other than a temporary promotion), career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and have been certified by the Office of Personnel Management do not need to address the ECQs, but must address each PTQ. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): ECQ 1 – Leading Change: The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. ECQ 2 – Leading People: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. ECQ 3 – Results Driven: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems and calculating risks. ECQ 4 – Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial and information resources strategically. ECQ 5 – Building Coalitions: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments or international organizations to achieve common goals. Professional Technical Qualification (PTQ): PTQ1: Demonstrated knowledge and experience managing a large and complex portfolio of federal facilities, including enterprise-wide facilities management, budgeting, planning, operations and maintenance, and oversight of renovation projects within historic structures that must remain operational while construction takes place. PTQ2: Demonstrated executive level experience maintaining communication and building cooperative working relationships with a range of diverse stakeholders, including other senior leaders within the organization, customers the organization serves, and may have included congressional oversight or comparable bodies.

The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. Learn more at www.aoc.gov. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety and Empowerment (RISE).